Monument record TQ 96 NW 1003 - Grovehurst Dock, Elmley Reach, Kemsley Marshes, Iwade

Summary

Grovehurst Dock, at Elmley Reach was used as a wharf for the nearby Grovehurst Brick and tile works. It was built in the 1860's and is visible on the 1st and 2nd edition Ordnance Survey maps (c.1858-1898). There were no visible remains during a coastal survey in 2004; the dock is partially filled in, and now lies behind the earthen seawall. The site is also occupied by a sewage works.

Location

Grid reference TQ 9203 6720 (point) Surveyed
Map sheet TQ96NW
Civil Parish SITTINGBOURNE, SWALE, KENT
County KENT
District SWALE, KENT
Civil Parish IWADE, SWALE, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> Eve, D., 1999, A guide to the Industrial Archaeology of Kent, I20 (Monograph). SWX9293.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1862-1875, Ordnance Survey 1:2500 1st Edition : 1862-1875 (Map). SWX11831.

<3> Ordnance Survey, 1893-7, Ordnance Survey 1:2500 2nd edition : 1893-1898 (Map). SWX11832.

<4> Wessex Archaeology, 2005, North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year One report (Unpublished document). SWX12121.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Monograph: Eve, D.. 1999. A guide to the Industrial Archaeology of Kent. I20.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1862-1875. Ordnance Survey 1:2500 1st Edition : 1862-1875. 1:2500.
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1893-7. Ordnance Survey 1:2500 2nd edition : 1893-1898. 1:2500.
  • <4> Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2005. North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year One report.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: Survey, North Kent Coastal Zone: Phase ll, Year One (Ref: 56750) (EWX8437)

Record last edited

Jan 30 2008 2:13PM